Dog Friendly Restaurants in Charlotte, NC

There are 303 dog-friendly restaurants in Charlotte that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Charlotte. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Dog Bar
The Dog Bar The Dog Bar in Charlotte, NC is THE pet-friendly place to bring Fido in the Queen City. Located in the NoDa Arts District, the bar serves beer, wine, and liquor, and allows dogs of all shapes and sizes both indoors and out. All dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and are up to date on vaccinations. There is a membership fee per dog, which can be picked up on first visit. Just be sure to bring Fido's vaccination records. See Details
Pet Friendly NoDa Brewing Company
NoDa Brewing Company NoDa Brewing Company is dog friendly! Bring Fido to NoDa on North Davidson (Get it?!) while you partake in a pint or flight of locally-made microbrews. Craft beer lovers will want to sign up for the brewery tour, too. Live music and food trucks round out the offerings. See Details
Angry Ale's Angry Ale's is a dog-friendly, neighborhood bar and grill in Charlotte, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the spacious patio. The menu features po'boys, chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese, jambalaya, baby back ribs, and Cajun chicken pasta. Order Fido something from their Doggie Menu! See Details
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte is pet-friendly. Home to the largest biergarten in the Southeast, it’s more like a park than a garden. The space, modeled after the early biergartens of Munich, is surrounded by 100-year-old oak, mature pecan and hickory trees for shade. It would be easy to forget that you’re only minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown as you stroll the brewery’s cobbled pathways and discover shady tables, cornhole games and toasty fire pits with your pup by your side. See Details
The Lodge Burgers, burgers, burgers. Beef, bison, turkey, veggie... they have it all! Also sandwiches, fries, fried pickles, jalapeno poppers and much more. This is a great place to grab a beer and watch the game. And the best part is that you can do it all with your best buddy next to you because dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio. The Lodge opens daily at 11am. See Details
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden VBGB Beer Hall & Garden offers over 30 craft beers and a menu of traditional pub fare. Leashed Fidos can join you on the patio and water bowls are available. Please note table service isn't available, so dogs will have to wait outside while you order from the counter. See Details
Boardwalk Billy's Boardwalk Billy's is a raw bar and ribs joint offering dog-friendly outdoor seating at its front tables. They offer great seafood, smokehouse items, burgers, and sandwiches. With a friendly atmosphere and excellent food, Boardwalk Billy's is the choice for Fido-friendly dining in Charlotte. See Details
Seoul Food Meat Co. Seoul Food Meat Co. in Charlotte, NC is a very dog-friendly Southern BBQ restaurant with unique Korean inspiration. The restaurant even has a covered dog park onsite that is a part of the restaurant next to the outdoor bar where your dog can play! Dogs are also welcome to join you at one of the outdoor tables while you dine on BBQ meats. Please note that table service isn't available so Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to order. From beef, to pork, and chicken- even fish, Seoul Food Meat Co. has you covered. Korean wings (available in chicken or tofu) and hearty sides like Ramen Mac N' Cheese, Sriracha Cracklins, Kimchi Mayo Slaw, and Soy-Pickled Deviled Eggs. See Details
The Flying Saucer The Flying Saucer is a great restaurant/bar for pet owners. The outdoor patio is fairly large and covered with fans. The servers will bring water for your pooch and will swoon over him/her as well. See Details
River's Edge Bar and Grill Located at the United States National Whitewater Center, River's Edge allows you to watch kayakers, listen to live bands, enjoy festivals, and eat delicious food. Dogs are welcome, but not on the upper deck. See Details
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar pays homage to Southern culinary traditions with a menu full of classic dishes and modern spins on old favorites. Fido can join you on the patio that has 20 dog-friendly tables; be sure to request a dog menu! The menu features sandwiches, salads, snacks, and mains for any palate. Entrees include decadent dishes like the cauliflower steak, sweet tea roasted chicken, or shrimp and grits. Brunch is a popular affair with popular dishes like the Appalachian Breakfast or Red Flannel Hash. Don't miss out on the drink menu with craft cocktails, mimosas, wine and beer. See Details
Zada Jane's Corner Cafe Zada Jane's serves soups, salads, and sandwiches to go along with pancakes and omelets for breakfast. They always offer water for your dog when sitting outside. See Details
Triple C Brewing Company Neighborhood brewery with outdoor seating for both pooches and people. Choose from a quality lineup of year-round and seasonal brews. Rotating food trucks are often onsite to provide tasty eats. Triple C Brewing Company opens at 4 pm Monday through Thursday, 2 pm on Friday, and noon on weekends. See Details
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon is a pet-friendly eatery in Charlotte, NC. Fido can sit beside you at one of the outdoor tables on the covered and heated deck. Their menu features succulent BBQ, smokehouse wings and plenty of tasty sides. See Details
Hickory Tavern Hickory Tavern serves salads, sandwiches, tacos, and tasty seafood entrees. The fenced-in patio is dog friendly and a perfect spot to watch a game. See Details
BrickTop's BrickTop's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving New American cuisine to Charlotte locals and tourists alike. Visitors to BrickTop's can head to one of its many outdoor tables to dig into a Lobster Roll alongside their canine companion. The restaurant's menu includes brunch items, appetizers such as BBQ Chicken Flatbread, sandwiches, entree salads, sushi, seafood, and entrees, including, Filet Mignon, Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Milanese, and more. See Details
Mellow Mushroom This hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio. Opens daily at 11am. See Details
Sycamore Brewing - Beer Garden Local brewery with 28 constantly changing taps, plus a small kitchen serving food Monday-Thursday, and food trucks on site Thursday-Sunday. Dogs are welcome. See Details
Heist Brewery Heist Brewery specializes in flavorful handcrafted beer and varied pub grub in a casual and inviting setting with dog-friendly outside seating. Select an ale or lager of your choosing then dig into tasty menu favorites like pork belly tacos, Mongolian beef, chorizo sliders, woodfired quesadillas, BBQ chicken flatbread, and for dessert, nanner puddin'. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at patio tables. Heist Brewery is open Monday through Wednesday 11am to midnight, Thursday through Saturday 11am to 2am, and Sunday 10am to midnight. See Details
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant Zapata's Mexican Restaurant is a popular Mexican restaurant in Charlotte, NC. Leashed, well-behaved dogs allowed on the pet-friendly patio. See Details
Charlotte, NC, US